CiNii - Terms of Use・Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

CiNii Research is employed based on Academic Content Service Usage Regulations and CiNii Research Usage Detailed Regulations and Academic Content Service Web API Usage Detailed Regulations. CiNii Books is employed based on Academic Content Service Usage Regulations and Academic Content Service Web API Usage Detailed Regulations.

It is regarded as that with which you have agreed on CiNii when used.

Privacy Policy

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Handling of personal information included in metadata and bibliographic information

CiNii will acquire and use personal information contained in metadata and bibliographic information, such as author names (including co-author names), affiliations, and titles, for the following purposes and within the scope permitted by law, except in cases where there is a risk of unjustly infringing on the rights and interests of individuals. Furthermore, except in similar cases, it may provide such information to third parties.

Purpose of Use

Excerpt from Privacy Policy for Academic Content Service (Established Feb 16, 2024)

1. To provide to users in accordance with the Terms of Use and the detailed regulations of use, site policies, licenses, etc. of each service included in the Service.
2. To include metadata and bibliographic information in the Service and to perform name matching, etc.
3. To use in research and development (whether academic research or not) such as data processing technology for the Service and the exploration of new information technologies.

Contact for inquiries regarding handling of personal information

Use the inquiry form to contact us regarding the handling of personal information contained in metadata and bibliographic information. Requests to hide personal information can also be made from here.
Inquiry form

In case you cannot use the inquiry form

If you are unable to use the inquiry form due to your computer or other device environment, contact us at the following email address.

National Institute of Informatics CiNii Desk